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Moving To Ireland: Complete Guide 2
Section 1 – Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Job Scene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of Living
IT Salaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Healthcare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Country Codes & Emergency Numbers . . . . . . . . .9
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Section 3 – Arriving in Ireland . . . 11
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PPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting up a Bank Account
Accommodation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Public Transport . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driving in Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Section 4 – Finding a Job . . . . . . 14
Contents
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Ireland is a small island situated to the North-West of Europe encompassing 84,421
kilometres of land and home to 4.8 million people. Ireland is renowned for its culture,
heritage and vast green landscape.
The capital city of Ireland is Dublin and it has a population of 1.2 million people.
Northern Ireland is governed by the United Kingdom and uses the Pound Sterling
as the local currency whereas the rest of Ireland is an independent nation and uses
the Euro. The country’s official language is both English and Irish, with most people
speaking English.
Job Scene
Ireland is one of the best places in the world to build your career, with a growing job market and
one of the fastest growing economies in Europe. Over the past number of years, Ireland has
experienced reduced unemployment and a moderate improvement in wages.
Tech Industry
The tech industry in Ireland is thriving and is on its way to becoming Europe’s tech capital. The reason
for this is an increasing number of high-tech companies choosing Ireland for the location of their
EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) HQ, as well as the positive Brexit effect. Dublin has even
named an area ‘Silicon Docks’ because of the high concentration of tech headquarters in the one area.
Software Developers and Engineers continue to be in high demand as more companies choose
Dublin as their EMEA HQ and open software development centres. Java Software Engineers with
React experience are particularly in demand. Also, those who have exposure to monolith legacy
apps/platforms are of high value to companies and will command attention in 2019.
Section 1 – Overview
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Weather
Ireland’s weather is unpredictable and is
influenced by the Atlantic Ocean. Due to the
moderating effect of the Atlantic Gulf stream,
Ireland’s climate is mild compared to other
countries with the same latitude. In Summer,
the average temperature is approximately 18°C
The island gets its renowned green landscape
from the vast amounts of rainfall each year. The
coldest months are January and February with
occasional snowfall and the warmest months
are July and August.
Cost of Living Based on data from 11,397 entries from 1,365 contributors, the average prices for different items in
Ireland are as follows;
FOOD
Meal, inexpensive restaurant €15.00
Meal for 2 people, mid-range restaurant, three courses
€60.00
Cappuccino (regular) €3.08
Water (0.33 litre bottle) €1.41
Milk (regular, 1 litre) €0.94
Loaf of fresh white bread (500g) €1.44
Rice (white, 1kg) €1.52
Eggs (regular, 12) €2.66
Potatoes (1kg) €1.45
Domestic beer (0.5 litre bottle) €2.37
Imported beer (0.33 litre bottle) €2.60
TRANSPORTATION
One-way ticket (local transport) €2.50
Monthly pass (regular price) €108.70
Taxi start (normal tariff) €4.00
Taxi 1km (normal tariff) €1.41
Gasoline (1 litre) €1.44
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (or equivalent new car)
€25,000
UTILITIES (MONTHLY)
Basic (electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage) for 85m 2 apartment
€144.60
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff local €0.26
Internet (60 Mbps) €50.52
CHILDCARE
Preschool, full day, private monthly for 1 child
€897.41SPORTS AND LEISURE
Fitness club, monthly fee for 1 adult €41.15
Updated: February 2020
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and in Winter, the average temperature ranges
ranges between 4-6°C.
Rent
In the 4th quarter of 2019, the average nationwide rent in Ireland
was €1,402 per month. Rents are the highest they have ever been
before due to the concentration of employment and population.
Purchasing property
In the 4th quarter of 2019, the average listing price for purchasing
property nationwide was €251,000.
Location 1 Bed Apartment (per month) 2 Bed House (per month)
Dublin 1 €1,585 €1,923
Dublin 2 €1,895 €2,256
Dublin 3 €1,628 €1,911
Dublin 4 €1,967 €2,274
Cork City €1,060 €1,186
Galway City €978 €1,093
Location 1 Bed Apartment 2 Bed Terraced
Dublin 1 €228,000 €327,000
Dublin 2 €323,000 €425,000
Dublin 3 €280,000 €380,000
Dublin 4 €340,000 €467,000
Cork City €121, 000 €162,000
Galway City €116,000 €155,000
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IT Salaries
Sourcing candidates in the Irish market is quite competitive at present and the demand for talent has never been higher.
According to IrishJobs.ie, the average salaries for different tech jobs in Ireland across permanent and contract positions in 2019 are as follows;
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT Permanent Contract
Job Title Dublin (€) Regional (€) Dublin (€) Regional (€)
Software Engineering/Development Manager
85-120k 80-110k 500-700 500-650
Technical Architect 80-100k 80-90k 550-650 500-600
Senior Engineer/Technical Team Lead (All Development Languages)
80-100k 75-90k 550-650 500-600
Mid Level Front End/UI Developer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Mid Level C/C++ Developer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Mid Level .NET/C# Engineer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Mid Level Java Developer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Mid Level Python Developer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Cloud/Microservices Software Engineer 55-60k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Mid Level Android / iOS Developer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Mid Level Ruby on Rails Developer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Mid Level PHP Developer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Scala Developer 55-75k 50-70k 425-525 400-450
SharePoint Developer 50-70k 45-60k 450-600 400-575
Release/Configuration Engineer 50-70k 40-65k 350-500 325-450
Embedded Software Engineer (C/C++) 55-65K 50-60k 350-450 325-425
Mid Level UX Designer 55-65k 50-60k 350-450 325-425
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS Permanent Contract
Job Title Dublin (€) Regional (€) Dublin (€) Regional (€)
Business Advisory Consultant 60-90k 50-85k 350-500 350-500
Business Process Analyst/Consultant 50-80k 48-70k 400-550 350-500
Business Solutions Architect 85-105k 80-95k 500-650 500-625
QA/Test Manager 65-85k 60-80k 400-600 350-550
QA/Test Lead 55-80k 55-70k 325-500 300-450
Software Test/QA Engineer 40-60k 38-55k 250-350 250-400
QA Automation Engineer 55-75k 48-65k 325-500 300-400
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SECURITY/IT AUDIT Permanent Contract
Job Title Dublin (€) Regional (€) Dublin (€) Regional (€)
IT Security Consultant 60-90k 55-80k 320-480 300-450
IT Auditor 60-85k 55-75k 320-450 350-450
IT Risk/Compliance Consultant 65-85k 55-75k 320-450 350-450
Network Security Architect 85-100k 80-95k 450-600 400-550
Infosec/Security Operations Engineer 50-80k 45-75k 300-475 250-450
Software Application Security Specialist 55-70k 50-65k 320-400 300-400
IT Forensics/eDiscovery Consultant 60-75k 55-70k 400-450 400-450
DATA ANALYTICS/DATA ENGINEERING Permanent Contract
Job Title Dublin (€) Regional (€) Dublin (€) Regional (€)
Data Engineer 60-85k 55-80k 400-550 400-500
Data Scientist/Data Analytics Consultant 80-120k 70-100k 450-650 400-600
Machine Learning Software Engineer 75-95k 70-85k 450-600
500-650
400-550
500-600Data Architect/Lead Datawarehousing Consultant
75-110k 75-95k
Business Intelligence Developer 55-80k 55-75k 450-600 350-500
Database Developer (Oracle/SQL Server) 70-85k 65-75k 450-550 400-500
Database Administrator (Oracle, SQL Server, Sybase)
50-75k 45-70k 400-550 350-450
IT/PROJECT MANAGEMENT Permanent Contract
Job Title Dublin (€) Regional (€) Dublin (€) Regional (€)
Programme Manager 90-110k 85-105k 550-800 500-700
Senior Project Manager 75-100k 70-90k 500-650 450-600
Mid Level Project Manager 65-75k 60-70k 400-500 350-470
Software Product Manager 65-85k 60-80k 450-600 425-550
PMO Coordinator/Project Administrator 45-60k 40-55k 200-300 200-300
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SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION Permanent Contract
Job Title Dublin (€) Regional (€) Dublin (€) Regional (€)
DevOps/Platform Engineer 60-85k 55-75k 500-650 450-600
Cloud Infrastructure Architect 90-120k 85-110k 600-750 550-700
Unix/Linux Systems Administrator 50-75k 40-65k 350-450 350-450
IT Systems Engineer 60-80k 65-75k 300-450 300-450
Network Engineer 60-80k 60-75k 350-450 300-450
Help Desk Support 28-45k 25-40k 180-275 150-275
Application Support Consultant 40-65k 40-60k 250-350 200-300
Service Delivery Manager 60-85k 50-80k 450-520 400-500
Storage/SAN Engineer 55-75k 50-70k 300-450 300-450
Service Desk/Helpdesk Lead 50-65k 45-60k 250-300 250-300
Tax
The PPS system in Ireland consists of a series of tax brackets which determine the rate of tax you
pay on your annual salary. Most employees will pay tax through the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system
and this depends on the amount of income you earn and personal circumstances. You will also pay
the Universal Social Charge (USC) and PRSI (social insurance) on your income.
Education
The Irish Education system is divided into three levels; Primary, Secondary and Higher Education.
School is compulsory for all children aged between 6-16. Children are entitled to free Primary and
Secondary education in Ireland but will have to pay for their uniform, books, and school trips etc.
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Healthcare
Someone who is living in Ireland for at least one year is
considered by the HSE to be either Category 1 or 2 in
terms of eligibility for health services. Dependants of these
individuals must contact the HSE to confirm their eligibility.
Category 1 – Individuals with Medical Cards
Medical cards allow people to get a wide range of
health services and medicines free of charge.
Category 2 – Individuals without Medical Cards
People who do not have medical cards can still
access a wide range of health services, either free
of charge or at a reduced cost.
Country Codes & Emergency Numbers
Ireland’s country code +353 will allow you to call Ireland from another country. The code +44 will
allow you to make calls to the UK, including Northern Ireland. The emergency number for both
Ireland and Northern Ireland is 999.
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Section 2 – Documentation
Before you leave your home country, you will need to bring several documents with you to live and
work in Ireland;
• 2 Forms of Photographic ID
This could be in the form of a passport and driver’s licence.
• Work Permit
If you are from an EU member state or one of the countries from the EEA or
Switzerland, you are entitled to work in Ireland and do not need an employment
permit. Your dependents are also entitled to come and live with you.
If you are from another country, you will have to apply for an employment permit and
there are several different options depending upon where you are coming from and
what kind of work you will be doing in Ireland. More information on these permits can
be found online from the Department of Business, Enterprise, and Innovation.
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Section 3 – Arriving in Ireland
PPS
One of the first things you need to do when you arrive in Ireland is to get a PPS (Personal Public
Service Number) from your local Social Welfare Office. This unique reference number is for all
dealings with the public service that helps you access social welfare services, public services and
information. You need to give it to your employer for your taxes and revenue and you need it to be
able to set up a bank account in Ireland. You will be required to provide your passport and proof of
address in Ireland to obtain your PPS.
Setting up a Bank Account
After receiving your PPS, you will be able to set up your bank account in Ireland. To set up a bank
account, you will have to call into the branch of the bank of your choice. You will need to bring two
forms of ID, one of which should be a valid form of photo ID (passport, driving licence or national
identity card) and a document to prove your address e.g. a recent utility bill or bank statement.
The main Irish banks include;
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Accommodation
The easiest way to look for accommodation in Ireland is visiting real estate agencies or looking
online. The most common websites include;
You will normally be required to be in Ireland to secure accommodation. The quality of rented
accommodation may vary so you should view the property before making any commitments. Tenants
normally pay rent monthly in advance and an initial deposit of one or two months’ rent may be required.
Public Transport
There are several public transport options available to people who are travelling around Ireland.
The DART (Dublin Area Rapid Transport) runs along the coast of the
Irish Sea from Malahide or Howth in North Dublin to Greystones in
County Wicklow. Passengers can purchase pre-paid tickets and avail
of discounts or they can pay in cash.
The Luas (Irish word
meaning speed) is a
light rail transit (LRT)
system that operates
on two separate
tramlines, known as
the Green line and the
Red line. Passengers
can purchase tickets
at street-side vending
machines as single/
return journeys or
flexi-tickets that will
cover a duration of
7 or 30 days.
Source: luas.ie
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Driving in Ireland
In Ireland, people drive on the left side of the road and the driver’s side is on the right side of the car.
If you have a driving licence that is issued by an EU/EEA member state, you can drive in Ireland if
your existing licence is valid. However, if you are from a country that is outside the EU/EEA member
state and you wish to drive in Ireland, you will have to obtain a driver’s licence in Ireland.
Bus Éireann provide several bus services to a variety
of locations throughout Ireland. They provide city bus
services in Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford, town
services in Athlone, Balbriggan, Drogheda, Dundalk,
Navan and Sligo and commuter bus services radiating
from Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford.
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Once you have settled into life in Ireland, you will begin to look for a job. We at Reperio Human
Capital can help!
We recruit across permanent and contract requirements and have access to an extensive pool of IT
professionals actively seeking new roles.
Our philosophy is based on quality, understanding requirements and providing strategic market and
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We ensure maximised speed of placement and a streamlined process through our proven best practice
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Sources:
http://www.buseireann.ie/inner.php?id=302
http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/education/the_irish_education_system/overview_of_the_irish_education_system.html
https://cpljobs.com/ie/cplinsights/employment-trends/most-in-demand-
jobs-in-ireland-2019/
https://www.daft.ie/report/2019-Q4-houseprice-daftreport.pdf
https://www.daft.ie/report/2019-Q4-rental-daftreport.pdf
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/find-a-service/eligibility.html
https://www.irishcarrentals.com/driving-in-ireland.php
https://www.irishexaminer.com/breakingnews/business/ireland-on-course-to-become-europes-tech-capital-leo-varadkar-869926.html
http://www.irishrail.ie/about-us/services/dart-commuter
https://www.irishjobs.ie/careeradvice/it-salaries-for-2020/
https://luas.ie/map/
http://nationfacts.net/ireland-facts/
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=Ireland
http://www.worldometers.info/world-population/ireland-population/
http://worldpopulationreview.com/world-cities/dublin-population/
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https://www.ireland.com/en-us/about-ireland/discover-ireland/irelands-weather/
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